Ask @StartupCFO: Are there any downsides to earn-outs?
It’s quite common in mergers & acquisitions for deals to get structured such that some of the price gets paid on closing,…
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AngelList Syndicates now available to startups and investors across Canada
Last October, BetaKit reported on the long-awaited arrival of AngelList Syndicates to Canada, albeit in limited form, following…
Calgary-based Irfhan Rawji joins Relay Ventures to expand its western Canada presence
Relay Ventures has announced that Irfhan Rawji has joined the firm as a venture partner. In this role, he will be responsible…
Ask an Investor: How do I raise venture capital after a pivot?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Ask an Investor: How does my personal brand impact fundraising?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Deep dive into Canadian VC activity shows impact of government backing, ecosystem needs
Last month, PwC partnered with CB Insights to release the first-ever Canadian edition of its MoneyTree report. A survey of…
Ask an Investor: What’s the difference between a board of directors and an advisory board?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
ScaleUP Ventures closer to $75 million fund target after $25 million boost from Ontario government
Toronto-based ScaleUP Ventures (SUV) announced today a second close of $32.25 million for its ScaleUP Ventures Fund, which…
Arlene Dickinson surpasses $25 million goal for first VC fund
Venture Communications CEO and former Dragons’ Den star Arlene Dickinson has raised $26 million for her first venture…
Ask an Investor: How do I build a board of directors for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Workbrain, Rypple co-founder David Stein shares the playbook on scaling startups
It’s no secret that Canadian companies have a scaling problem, and everyone’s got their take on the reasons why. Whether…
Vanedge Capital closes $161 million second fund
Vancouver-based Vanedge Capital has closed its $161 million second fund. Participants in the fund include BDC Capital, Export…
Ask an Investor: What are the pros and cons of raising venture capital?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
#smallrooms Podcast: Matthew Liebowitz of Plaza Ventures on growth investing
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Matthew Liebowitz, partner at Plaza Ventures. Liebowitz talks about their approach to growth investing…
Ask an Investor: How many months should I budget between funding rounds?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…